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title: "How does OpenClaw integrate with Large Language Models?"  
description: "How does OpenClaw integrate with Large Language Models?"  
author: "ICSM Computer"  
published: 2026-03-12  
updated: 2026-03-12  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/interview/34472/how-does-openclaw-integrate-with-large-language-models  
category: "artificial intelligence"  
tags: ["artificial intelligence"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How does OpenClaw integrate with Large Language Models?

[OpenClaw](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116406/what-is-openclaw-ai) connects to LLMs using API or local runtime.

Supported models:

- OpenAI API (GPT)
- Anthropic Claude
- Google Gemini
- Local models via Ollama

Flow:

```plaintext
User → OpenClaw → LLM API → Response → Action Engine → Result
```

OpenClaw uses:

- REST API
- JSON response
- Prompt templates
- Tool calling

## Answers

### Answer by ICSM Computer

[OpenClaw](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116406/what-is-openclaw-ai) connects to LLMs using API or local runtime.

Supported models:

- OpenAI API (GPT)
- Anthropic Claude
- Google Gemini
- Local models via Ollama

Flow:

```plaintext
User → OpenClaw → LLM API → Response → Action Engine → Result
```

OpenClaw uses:

- REST API
- JSON response
- Prompt templates
- Tool calling


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